The “World” According to Jack
Orlando resident and major Disney theme park fanatic, Jack visits the “World” multiple times each week. His blogs will present you with current happenings and other bits of information that he finds of interest and hopes you do to.
Entries from The “World” According to Jack tagged with 'Disney's Hollywood Studios'
One Man's Dream
On October 1, 2001, the Disney Company kicked off a year-long celebration called 100 Years of Magic to honor Walt's birth a century earlier. The Disney/MGM Studio was selected to be the "official" park for this tribute and a Sorcerer's...
Posted by Jack Spence on November 17, 2009 5:00 AM
More Disney's Hollywood Studios Details
During World Wars I & II, Victory Gardens (also known as War Gardens) were encouraged by various governments, including the United States. Citizens were asked to plant fruits and vegetables in their backyards and on apartment terraces and rooftops. This...
Posted by Jack Spence on October 2, 2009 5:00 AM
Luxo Jr.
Now appearing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Luxo Jr. Every 15-20 minutes, Luxo Jr., the dancing lamp from the Pixar movies, makes an appearance across the street from Toy Story Mania. Perched on a stage above the crowd, this cute...
Posted by Jack Spence on September 4, 2009 5:00 AM
Great Movie Ride
The Great Movie Ride has been entertaining guests for over twenty years, allowing us to do more than just see some of the classics, but to be immersed in and surrounded by them. Fifty-nine Audio-Animatronics figures, recreating some of Hollywood’s...
Posted by Jack Spence on August 28, 2009 5:00 AM
Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner – Disney's Hollywood Studios
“Min and Bill” was an MGM movie released in 1930. It starred Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery and tells the story of a dockside innkeeper (Min) who, while raising her adopted daughter, has an ongoing love/hate relationship with a boozy...
Posted by Jack Spence on June 13, 2009 5:00 AM
Star Wars Weekends 2009
Star Wars Guide Map - Very large file Star Wars Weekend Tips Additional Star Wars Weekend Information I went to Disney's Hollywood Studios today to check out the opening of Star Wars Weekends. I arrived at 8:30am and the...
Posted by Jack Spence on May 22, 2009 2:11 PM
New Amsterdam Theatre
Signs abound at Walt Disney World. Many are informational or instructional, while others entertain and amuse us. And there are a few that have a story buried within them. One in particular comes to mind and that’s what this blog...
Posted by Jack Spence on April 14, 2009 5:00 AM
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
I’m going to assume that most of you have seen the “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” show during one of your visits to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you haven’t, then you should. It’s very cute. I recently forced a friend...
Posted by Jack Spence on April 8, 2009 5:00 AM
Muppet*Vision 3-D Trivia
My next bit of theme park trivia involves the Muppet*Vision 3-D attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The moment you enter the building, look to your right. You will see a ticket window. Hanging in the window is a sign that...
Posted by Jack Spence on March 16, 2009 5:00 AM
Sunset Boulevard - Disney's Hollwood Studios
I ate lunch at Disney's Hollywood Studios last week with my friend Flo. During our meal, she asked me if I knew about the "Contractor's Signature" marker on Sunset Blvd. When I said no, it surprised her as she thought...
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Posted by Jack Spence on January 20, 2009 5:00 AM
American Idol – Soft Opening
The grand opening of the new American Idol attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios is scheduled for February 14th of this year. There will be an official "Grand Opening Celebration" with invited media on February 12th. In the meantime, Disney is...
Posted by Jack Spence on January 16, 2009 4:18 PM
Animation Academy - The Magic of Disney Animation
When the Disney/MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) opened, it featured a wonderful animation tour. Guests started the tour by viewing a short film, narrated by Walter Cronkite and with Robin Williams voicing one of the lost boys from Neverland....
Posted by Jack Spence on December 8, 2008 5:00 AM
Tower of Terror
What’s wrong with this picture? Come on. Look closely. You can figure it out. No? Then take a closer look – specifically, the Tower of Terror. What’s wrong with it? The Imagineers do an excellent job when detailing a restaurant,...
Posted by Jack Spence on September 30, 2008 5:00 AM
Pacific Electric Railway & Disney
Years before Los Angeles was famous for its freeways, it boasted the largest mass transit system in the world, the Pacific Electric Railway. Locals affectionately called the trolleys either the P.E. or the Big Red Car. The system spanned southern...
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Posted by Jack Spence on January 21, 2008 5:00 AM
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